# Wilcox and Berrada poised to tell Ratcliffe in Monaco that Carrick should be sacked

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wilcox-and-berrada-poised-to-tell-ratcliffe-in-monaco-that-carrick-should-be-sacked/
- Published: 2026-11-10T09:01:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T09:36:18+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/10/manchester-united-jason-wilcox-omar-berrada-jim-ratcliffe-michael-carrick-should-be-sacked
- Topics: Football, Sport

## Key points

- Wilcox and Berrada are expected to recommend Carrick’s dismissal.
- Pochettino is a leading candidate to replace him.
- United have won three of their past 15 matches.

## Summary

Manchester United executives Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are expected to recommend that Sir Jim Ratcliffe dismiss head coach Michael Carrick after reviewing the team’s performances. Mauricio Pochettino, currently head coach of the United States, is a strong candidate to replace him and is open to taking the role.

United are in the Premier League relegation zone and 17th in the Champions League standings, with three wins in 15 matches across all competitions. Carrick was given three games after a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth to show improvement; United then lost, won and drew, and the performances and wider run of form have strengthened the case for a change. Pochettino is contracted through the 2030 World Cup, with a reported break clause that could cost United about £7m; Eddie Howe is also being considered.

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